I developed BP in 2019 and struggled with the after-effects of synkinesis (tightness, cramping, asymmetry, unwanted motion of facial muscles) ever since. I was told by doctors 11 months after the onset of BP that my face was “about 60% functional” and that it would never get any better.
I tried acupuncture and I also had several facial rehabilitation sessions with another therapist via Zoom, but when she suggested Botox, I balked.
Crystal Touch is not a quick-fix solution. It takes work. It is also an investment of time and money. I went in hopeful but skeptical. Hopeful, that the tightness and knotted muscles in my face would relax by even 20%. Hopeful, that symmetry in my smile when taking photos could be improved by even 10%. This is all subjective. What first appealed to me about CT was the non-subjectivity of the intake assessments: Alex conducted electrostimulation tests so that I could see the difference in strength between the affected and non-affected sides of my face. The tests also showed what muscles were working when they weren’t supposed to and at what strength.
After 5 visits to the clinic, the tightness in my face has diminished significantly. If I had to put a number on it, I would say by 80%. I can blink without feeling my mouth pulling. I regained confidence: after the 3rd session, I bought my first eyeliner in 5 years! I still see asymmetry in my smile in photos, but I know I have the tools and the ability to improve this.
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